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This week we have been finding out how ITV's Text Santa charity appeal is changing lives across the South East.

Here's the story of a young man - Aaron Davies, who had a heart transplant at the age of 26 following a sudden illness. As Andrea Thomas reports, The British Heart Foundation has been helping him on the long road to recovery.

All week we have been showing you how Text Santa has been helping charities and people across the Meridian region. Tonight, you can watch the main programme from 8pm on ITV with all your favourite stars. Here's a behind the scenes preview of what is in store...

One of the charities benefiting from the the text Santa appeal is Beat Bullying UK, who support victims of mental and physical bullying. The charity says the money raised by Text Santa could be 'priceless'. Andrew Pate speaks to Paige Chandler from Portsmouth who has been a victim of cyber bullying

We speak to those who have been helped by the fundraising efforts of Text Santa and look at the one of the charities who is a benefactor of Text Santa's support. Age UK looks at how its help is invaluable in turning around the lives of others.